Yoga & Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization

The topic of Ayurveda has been mentioned on my blog a few times, but this is the first book I've read + reviewed with a major focus on the topic - exciting! I'm glad to say that David Frawley's book doesn't disappoint. As you can gleam from the title, this book isn't purely about the medical science of Ayurveda, but specifically Ayurveda's relation + inherent connection to yoga. Ayurveda is the Vedic science of healing for both body and mind. Yoga is the Vedic science of Self-realization that depends upon a well-functioning body and mind ... Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences that developed together and repeatedly influenced each other throughout history. Frawley does a wonderful job of introducing the true purposes of Yoga and Ayurveda, as well as how they work in-tandem at all times. He does a great job of introducing Sanskrit terminology without it being overwhelming. The first few chapters may seem like a huge cascade of information + it can take some time to absorb how it all links together, but Frawley is quick to reference other sections of the book that are helpful. As someone who has studied/read about/practiced both Yoga and a bit of Ayurveda for over a decade, Frawley's book is a highly appreciated addition to my bookshelf - the type of book I'll happily read + reference again + again. If this was the first book I'd ever read about Yoga, I'd probably be a bit confused and overwhelmed, but if you know a little bit about Yoga (or Ayurveda) + would like to learn a bit more about Ayurveda (or Yoga), this is the book to start with. Note: I highly appreciate Frawley's emphasis on all aspects of Yoga, not just asana (which is the most popular aspect in Western culture) - thank you, David. :)

Yoga & Ayurveda has great depth and insight. The explanations of subtle anatomy and the difference between a yogic diet vs. an ayurvedic diet are invaluable. This book is NOT a "how to" of Asanas. The companion Asana manual was disappointing so I don't recommend it. "Yoga & Ayurveda" I highly recommend. It is well-written with clear explanations. I am not a "beginner" by any means, have read numerous books, and am enrolled in Ayurvedic college program. I recommend this book to serious students as well as beginners. It is loaded with good material and vey clearly written.

I love how yoga and Ayurveda go together. I also love how the concepts are explained. Very good book

I wanted an introduction to the Psychology of Yoga. This book delivered. It's simple and easy to digest. Yet it covers a lot of ground. It's also written by a Westerner for a Western audience. For those intereseted in the mental health benefits of yoga, this book is for you.

I read this book as part of my Yoga Teacher training program. It was a little difficult to follow as I had no previous knowledge of Ayurvedic terms/systems. I sort of felt like I was learning a new language (and you kind of are) but as I continued to read and I let go of remembering every term, every name, every sanskrit word, I started to understand more and more. By the end I felt like I had at least some grasp of the basics of Ayurveda and esp how they relate to Yoga but I do want to learn more about this subject. Not sure this is the best for a total beginner in Ayurveda as I was, but it was still a good book

Really great book on Ayurveda and yoga. Probably one of my favorite books on the subject. It isn;t overly technical yet provides a lot of information about herbs, diet, asana, pranayama, meditation, gunas, doshas, and yogic philosophy. above all Frawley presents the information in a very entertaining and fun way.

Wonderful, insightful book: it contains so much depth and information and yet is written in a way that organizes all of these rather complex concepts so it is easy to grasp..will be reading again and again!

Dr. Frawley is an authority in the field, and his book definitely delivers all the knowledge I was looking for and more. I am a yoga instructor who offers yoga and ayurveda trainings and retreats, and I often use his book with our manuals.

Essencial reading to all interested in deepen yoga understandind and practice. Well balance between theory and practice tips: highly recommended!

Toda una enciclopedia de sabiduría. No me canso de leer y escuchar en Youtube a Frawley. Tiene tanto que aportarnos.

Excellent book by a knowledgeable author

A delicious book on the topic. Deep and thorough, NOT a beginner's guide to the topic, most likely. The concepts, practices, spirituality, philosophy, psychology of Yoga and Ayurveda are all here. If you want the knowledge AND the practice, here it is. Bravo for this work. A book to return to again and again through your stages of existence and seeking for balance and guidelines for self-help and awareness. Thank you to this sage for making this available for all.

Sri David Frawley talks about how to fix the issues at route cause levels of Doashas in a simple plain english.